Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Rare opportunity for a permanent part-time position at **Baulkham Hills Preschool Kindergarten**. We are seeking a mature and passionate Early Childhood Educator 2 days per week (Mon/Tues) commencing from Term One 2025, with opportunities for additonal casual relief work on other days.

Are you dedicated to best practices and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young children and our local community? We are seeking an experienced qualified educator with a **Diploma in Early Childhood Education** looking to join our passionate and supportive team to deliver high-quality educational programs for children aged 3-5 years.

**About Us**:
Baulkham Hills Preschool Kindergarten is commited to proudly providing not for profit, community-based, high quality early childhood education in the Hills District community. The preschool has been providing highly regarded preschool education for 65 years and is rated "**_Exceeding National Quality Standards" under the National Quality Framework in all seven quality areas_**.

**The Role**:
Working in a team with well-qualified and experienced early childhood teachers and educators, your role and responsibilities will be to work collaboratively to plan for and provide a rich and rewarding learning program in a happy and stimulating learning environment that is responsive to children's ideas, interests, strengths and abilities. Baulkham Hills Preschool Kindergarten provides a caring, safe and inclusive community atmosphere for children, families and workers. Team members are valued and respected within in a welcoming and diverse preschool community.

**Benefits of applying**:

- Working in a High Quality Educational Preschool Service
- Above Award Wages and Conditions, salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
- Qualified and Experienced team of Teachers / Educators
- Child-safe environment
- Well-resourced and maintained preschool
- Supportive, passionate and innovative team
- Paid Professional Development opportunities
- Collaborative partnerships with families, schools and local community
- Weekly Planning/Programming time; Staff Development Days
- Governed by an elected Parent Management Committee
- Operates Monday - Friday (8.15am - 3.45pm) in NSW School terms
- Low staff turnover
- Close to public transport, on-site parking

**Essential** **Selection Criteria**:

- **Must**have a **Diploma in Early Childhood Education** or equivalent (ACECQA approved)
- Current First Aid Certificate / Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate (ACECQA approved)
- Clearance to work with children as required under the NSW Working With Children Check
- Willing to be Responsible Person as required
- Child Protection Qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team work and Leadership qualities
- The ability to inspire, motivate and maintain an positive learning culture within the Preschool for children, families and colleagues.
- Ability to relate to people from a wide range of socio-economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Committed to reflective, strengths-based and inclusive practices
- Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety and Child Protection matters, and their implementation in an Early Childhood setting
- Practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework, Quality Improvement Plan, and the Early Learning Years Framework
- Contemporary knowledge of pedagogy
- Experience working in Early Childhood learning environments will be highly regarded.

**Applications**:

- a 1 -page cover letter introducing yourself, outlining why you feel you are the right person for this position, and clearly addressing the Essential Selection Criteria
- your concise resume / CV including two professional referees
- Certified copies of your photo ID and Qualifications (including transcripts) etc required at interview stage.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Thursday 19th December, 2024 at 3.00pm.